Cetti's Warbler

Cettia cetti

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Cettiidae

About

Cetti's warbler is a small, brown warbler in the family Cettiidae, which breeds in southern and western Europe, northwest Africa and the east Palearctic as far as Afghanistan and northwest Pakistan. The sexes are alike. The bird is named after the 18th-century Italian zoologist, Francesco Cetti. This species is often difficult to see because of its skulking habits.

Fun Fact

Cetti's warbler is unusual among passerine birds in having ten tail feathers (rectrices) rather than the usual twelve.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits thick shrubby vegetation in damp areas close to (but not in) ponds, lakes, marshes and rivers.

Diet

Preying on arthropods such as small, soft-bodied insects and larvae.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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